To the Rescue, 1881 January 8
Scope and Contents
Color lithograph supplements to the Dublin, Ireland-based periodical Weekly Freeman and Irish agriculturist, including political cartoons and images of political figures. The cartoons comment on nationalist issues, and prominently feature Erin, a personification of Ireland in the guise of a young woman, and Pat, a personification of the Irish people in the guise of a young man. The portraits mainly include ministers of parliament, as well as memorials to those killed in politicized incidents.
Dates
- Creation: 1881 January 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Weekly Freeman's Journal (Dublin, Ireland) (Organization)
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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